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Butterfly Pea Flower Cake

Irresistible Butterfly Pea Flower Cake for Your Next Celebration

Delight in the unique flavors of Butterfly Pea Flower Cake, a vibrant, gluten-free dessert perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Butterfly Pea Flower Cake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk Provides creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Adds moisture
  • 3 Large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers For color and flavor
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Key leavening agent
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Flavor booster
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Balances flavor and color
  • 1/4 cup Water For steeping flowers
Optional Topping Ideas
  • 1 batch Cream Cheese Frosting For a rich layer
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For a light finish

Equipment

  • 9-inch Round Cake Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Butterfly Pea Flower Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, boil 1/4 cup of water and steep dried butterfly pea flowers for 5–10 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix cooled butterfly pea flower tea, coconut milk, vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Frost with cream cheese frosting or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This cake brings a delicious blend of flavors and is perfect for any occasion. Consider serving it with a side of Strawberry Shortcake Fluff for a charming dessert spread.

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